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Chapter 20 definitions

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Definition
Amylase   show
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Appendix   show
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show Yellow-green fluid secreted by the liver that aids in digestion  
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show Blind pouch that serves as the beginning of the large intestine  
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show Cells in the gastric mucosa that secrete digestive enzymes  
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Chyme   show
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Dentin   show
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Duodenum   show
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Enertic nervous system   show
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show Cells in the gastric mucosa that secrete the hormone ghrelin and gastrin  
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show Muscular tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach  
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Gallbladder   show
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show Depressions within the gastric mucosa containing glands that secrete components of gastric juice  
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show Tissue surrounding the necks of teeth; the gums  
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Hard palate   show
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show Pouches along the length of the large intestine  
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show The 3rd and last portion of the small intestine  
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Jejunum   show
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show Lymph vessel found inside the villi of the small intestine  
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show Enzyme that digests fat  
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show Process of chewing which begins the digestion of food  
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Mesentery   show
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Parotid gland   show
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show Wave-like muscular contractions that propels food along the digestive tract  
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show Enzymes working in the stomach and small intestine to break peptide bonds  
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show Folds of mucosa and submucosa in the stomach  
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Salivary glands   show
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Segmentation   show
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Soft palate   show
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show Tube that extends from the mouth to the anus; alimentary canal  
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show Breaking down of food into a substance that cells can use  
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show Breaking down food into smaller pieces; 1st phase of digestion  
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show Breaking down food particles into nutrients that cells can use; 2nd phase of digestion  
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show Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity  
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lingual frenulum   show
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Bolus   show
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show Baby teeth that fall out between the ages of 6 & 13  
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Mucous cells   show
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show Secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor to help kill microbes in swallowed food and absorb vitamin B12  
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show Separate left and right lobes of the liver and serves to anchor it to the abdominal wall  
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Hepatic lobules   show
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show Sheets of hepatic cells that fan out from the center of the lobule  
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show Phagocytic cells that remove bacteria, worn-out RBCs, and debris from the bloodstream  
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Ampulla of Vater   show
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Sphincter of Oddi   show
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Bilirubin   show
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show Most important component of bilethat aid in the digestion and absorption of fat in the small intestine  
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Acinar cells   show
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show CCK; Hormone secreted by the duodenum that causes gallbladder contraction and the release of pancreatic enzymes  
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Gastrin   show
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show Released by the duodenum, causes the bile and pancreatic ducts to release bicarbonate  
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show Contain many saccharide groups linked together; include starches and glycogen  
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show Contain 2 saccharide groups linked together; include sucrose, lactose, maltose  
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Monosaccharides   show
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show Breaking fat down into small droplets; occurs in the duodenum  
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show Normal flora; over 700 species housed int he large intestine  
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Flatus   show
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show Swollen, engorged veins in the anal canal  
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